Reign: 1556-1598 Country: Spain Ascension: Father Charles V retired and brother Ferdinand left Austria and Holy Roman Empire. Philip inherited Spain Religion: Catholic Contributions to Country: Defended Catholicism against Muslims of Ottoman Empire and Protestants of Europe Personal Characteristics: Shy, serious, trusted no one for long Most Famour for: Had an empire that circled globe once kKng of Portugal died without heir and Philip seized the Portugual kingdom
Reign: 1556-1598
Country: Spain
Ascension: Father Charles V retired and brother Ferdinand left Austria and Holy Roman Empire. Philip inherited Spain
Religion: Catholic
Contributions to Country: Defended Catholicism against Muslims of Ottoman Empire and Protestants of Europe
Personal Characteristics: Shy, serious, trusted no one for long
Most Famour for: Had an empire that circled globe once kKng of Portugal died without heir and Philip seized the Portugual kingdom